Joanna Gaines' garden patio color scheme is the prettiest we've ever seen, and it is so easy to replicate

From delicate coral to punchy cerise, shades of pink give an uplifting feel to summer living that is often unmatched by any other color. Joanna Gaines, an American furniture designer, and the star of the critically-acclaimed HGTV show Fixer Upper, knows this all too well. It's inviting, uplifting and effortless to decorate with, so it's not surprise that pink is now seen as an interiors neutral. This hue has been climbing the paint charts so it's time to leave any preconceived notions about it at the door. 

A refreshing, happy and bright color, pink is just the hue for when you want to add cheer to your home, or in this case, patio garden. Decorating with pink has seen a huge resurgence in the last few years, taking over restaurants, stores, and now homes and gardens. While it may be true that color trends go through their ebb and flow, there’s no question that pink is having a long-lasting moment. 

‘There is something innately romantic about using pink in the garden. Choosing a hue that feels timeless, rather than trendy, can transform any space, even an outdoor one. Pair it with white, like Gaines has done, for a sweet summery feel. 

The versatility of the color pink is undeniable so it will fit in with any interior or exterior – from the trad to the modern.

It might not be an obvious choice, but a rose-tinted garden has risen to the top of our wish list thanks to this space. A pink and red-trimmed parasol takes pride of place, while matching seat cushions add harmonious warmth.

Color can also be added through planting. Gaines has chosen the subtle pink roses of several varieties from Heirloom Roses. Allowing climbing roses such as The Impressionist and New Dawn, available at Walmart, to beautifully trail up the wall, the designer has curated a soothing and sophisticated color palette that pairs well with her new rose shed. Branching from her usual muted color palette of creams and whites, Gaines has also added several pink and apricot roses to her garden including Apricots and Cream, Amazing Grace, and Polka, available at Walmart. 

Robin Jennings of Heirloom Roses says: 'There are so many varieties of roses to choose from beyond the usual Hybrid Tea varieties that your grandmother likely grew. Adding clustering roses such as Floribundas or Grandifloras in shades of peach and pink will give gardeners in all zones a modern splash of color with the benefit of delicious fragrance.' 

Roses come in many heights and forms ranging from 3' shrubs to 20' (6m) climbers. 'If I could only plant one type of rose,' says Jennings. 'I would go for a Floribunda like Parfuma Earth Angel, from Walmart which is easy to grow and offers the most blooms and fragrance in a single plant.' 

Most modern roses will bloom continually throughout the summer or in flushes two to three times per growing season. With intricate petal patterns, intoxicating scent, and strong roots to last years to come, it's easy to see why roses are such a joy for gardeners in all areas of the United States.

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